Yay, I finished sewing something! This kids apron dress is the first item of clothing I’ve managed to sew since having my second baby. There’s a mountain of things I’d…
Hi everyone. We are well into Autumn here in Australia. It cools down a lot in the evenings, so I’ve been putting Umi in a warm sleeping sack when she goes to…
A baby kimono is an essential item in Umi’s wardrobe. We’ve used one as her pyjamas ever since she was born. I love fact that you can just wrap it around…
This baby bonnet/hat is fantastic knitting for beginners. You’ll get lots of practice of basic knitting stitches, like rib stitch and decreasing stitches. The beautiful bumpy pattern of the bonnet is created…
There’s nothing quite like giving homemade baby shower gifts. It’s a very exciting time for the Gomura household; we are about to welcome another baby into our clan! My brother…
I was sadly away from my sewing machine for the past 3 months because I had to move away from San Francisco for work. In that time, I crocheted my…
I am very very new to crochet, so if I can make this blanket, any beginner can do it! YouTube is the ultimate destination for learning new crafts. I have…
Guess WHAT? Yep, all this baby craft stuff means one thing… we’re having a baby! As I write this, I’m just over 4 months pregnant, so I’ve been Googling and…
Growing up in Japan, Studio Ghibli’s movie, Kiki’s Delivery Service was my absolute favourite. I even had a haircut just like Kiki, and of course, I wished that I had a talking…
My very good friend, and fellow Aussie expert, Liz had a baby girl recently. She is the most gorgeous little thing! I was super excited to get some baby sewing happening, but…
Here is a super quick baby hat knitting pattern I found on a Japanese craft website, Atelier. It’s extremely easy because you only need to know how to garter stitch.…
Happy Homemade: Sew Chic Kids is the English version of “Happy Homemade Vol. 2” by Ruriko Yamada. It contains 20 designs for children aged 3 to 9. If you want…
These are very exciting times, I have just done a guest blog at Skip to my Lou. It’s a free sewing pattern and tutorial for a kids apron. Skip to…
The countdown to Christmas has begun! Every weekend is now dedicated to sewing and crafting. Yesterday, Dave and I cut out red paper hearts to hang around our apartment, and…
For my niece, Molly’s 5th birthday, I decided to knit her a cotton scarf to keep her wrapped up for the upcoming winter. She has a grandmother who is highly…
Is it a rabbit? A donkey? To me this little blue creature most closely resembles a Gremlin. Whatever it is supposed to be, it’s quite cute in a freaky baby…
I’m so sorry I have in MIA (missing in action) lately. My weekends have been consumed by Christmas present making, I haven’t had a chance to update my blog! The…
There’s a “tree” in our living room, made of twigs poked into a pot supported by river stones. Using felt squares, I have made gum leaves to hang and a…